American Choral Directors Association

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Save Your Voice and Your Sanity: Classroom Management in the Choral Rehearsal Setting

This session will present rehearsal management in a positive light by focusing on understanding the inherent problems and finding a solution that does not complicate a busy rehearsal so that choral music directors can devote their energy to the music. The topic will be presented in four main parts: (1) Understanding why rehearsal management is […]

Winston-Salem, NC
Amy Aucoin



See How Opposites Attract When Music is in the Middle

Pianist Rachel Kramer and conductor Catherine Roma will discuss the importance of building a strong conductor/pianist relationship and share tips about performance and rehearsal techniques they don’t teach in school. Effective verbal and non-verbal communication, proper preparation, joint musical research, and plenty of practice are among the topics discussed.

Providence, RI
Rachel Kramer